Native Life

For some, the 34-year-old Paiute/Shoshone Indian seemed to have come out of nowhere to win the 2009 Word's Greatest Roper title. But for those who have followed the Indian National Finals Rodeo circuit, Williams' win came as no surprise.

Named one of the 25 New Faces of Independent Film in 2007 by Filmmaker magazine, Cree Indian director Georgina Lightning is actually not new to Hollywood.

The Art Tour of Tulsa will be offered in conjunction with the market, enabling attendees to visit the extensive Native art collections at the Gilcrease and Philbrook museums free of charge by complimentary shuttle.

The author of "I Am a Man": Standing Bear's Journey for Justice talks to C&I about the chief, his historic journey, and the landmark trial that changed American Indian history.

Gordon Tonips of Fort Worth, Texas, celebrates his heritage as an Indian dancer, as a speaker on Native American culture and beliefs, and as a sculptor.

Interpretive geometric shapes that represent an element of nature, Samora's jewelry has a modern sensibility with Native roots in nature and the elements.

Created by the Native peoples of the Southwest, the artwork and goods sold by the non-profit charitable organization benefit the unemployed artists creating the work, Native Americans living in poverty, and SWIF programs.

In the middle of James Fenimore Cooper Last of the Mohicans country, a new spa offers pampering the Native way on the 17,000-acre grounds of the Oneida Indian Nation's Turning Stone Resort.

A decade after his breakthrough film, director Chris Eyre is where all directors dream of being — in demand and busy with a number of high-profile projects.

We take a look at albums by four top-shelf Native music artists: Jana Mashonee, the Crow Girls, Arvel Bird, and Gary Small & the Coyote Bros.

From the pop R&B of Jana Mashonee to the country-folk of the Crow Girls to the power punk of Blackfire, American Indian music goes far beyond traditional.

Here's a list of songs, new and old, from this year's NAMMY award-winning artists that deserve repeated listening. Download the songs right here, too.

Here are four photography collections that turn the lens on the American Indian experience.

This and other one-of-a-kind pieces of Western and Native art are available at The Wild West Trading Co.

Darryl Dean and Rebecca Begay have pushed the boundaries of ancient tufa-casting by creating a style of their own.

The first Native-owned skateboard company is championing young concrete warriors, translating an ancient heritage onto the silk-screened deck of a skateboard.

The cause to save Native languages is gaining momentum, and hope, from new generations of Lakota speakers.

Gary Robinson and Phil Lucas' book details the history of Native American service in the U.S. military.

Quick — Name the most famous Indian hero in pop culture. Tonto? Yeah, you're probably right. Now, which comes in second? The best choice (and perhaps the only choice) for first runner-up is Turok: Son of Stone. This character has been around for more than 50 years. So why don't you know about him?